How to trim the nails of a Norwegian Elkhound? Dog nails need to be trimmed regularly just like cats, but many novice poop owners don’t know how to trim them, so today I will teach you!

How to trim nails

Because the Norwegian Minnow often moves on rough ground, it can automatically smooth out its toe claws. Small toy dogs, such as Pekingese, Shih Tzu, and Poodles, rarely run on rough ground and suffer less wear and tear, and their toenails grow very quickly. Too long toes will make the dog feel uncomfortable. At the same time, it is also easy to damage indoor wooden furniture, cotton textiles, carpets, etc. Sometimes too long toenails can split and easily cause local infection. In addition, the dog's big toe has degenerated, and there is a flying toe slightly above the inside of the foot, commonly known as "wolf's claw". It is a purely redundant degeneration with no actual function and can hinder walking or scratch itself. Therefore, trim your dog’s toenails regularly.

Dog’s toenails are very hard and should be trimmed with a special toenail clipper specially designed for dogs and cats. Degenerated "wolf claws" should be removed by a veterinarian within 2-3 weeks after the puppy is born. Only one stitch is needed to avoid future troubles. For daily toenail trimming, in addition to using special toenail clippers, it is best to wait until the toenails are soaked in a bath before cutting. However, it should be noted that there are blood vessels and nerves at the base of each toe claw. Therefore, when pruning, you should not cut too much or too deeply. Generally, only about 1/3 of the claws are cut off, and they should be filed flat to prevent damage. If the dog is found to move abnormally after cutting, carefully check the toes for bleeding and damage. If there is damage, apply iodine.

In addition to cutting toenails, make sure there are no injuries on the footrests. In addition, the hair near the toes and foot pillows should be cut short frequently to prevent slipping.